MORE FROMIssue 3 March - May 2015

CONCRETE SOLUTIONS NEW FLEET

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SPECIAL OFFERS!

WIN!an iPad Mini

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PHONE01484 535311

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ONLINEwww.myersgroup.co.uk

Hello all!Welcome to our Spring issue of ‘More from Myers’, the magazine from Myers Group that keeps you updated with what’s going on around the Group and more importantly what products we’ve got on offer throughout our Building Supplies branch network.

As a customer focused company MYERS delivers MORE in an easy one-stop shopping experience. The chain’s positioning of ‘Made for trade, open to all’ ensures that each branch is equipped to support both the daily business needs of the professional tradesmen and the domestic needs of local DIY customers. A comprehensive delivery service is available from all locations.

We want to be your first port of call for building supplies, whatever you need just call or visit your local Myers Building Supplies branch where the team will be happy to assist with your requirements.

Whatever you need, you’ll get

more from MYERS!

If you want to give us any feedback on the information contained in this magazine, please email your comments to info@myersgroup.co.uk

MORE FROM NEWSOffering the customer more

JOHNSONS WELLFIELD LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE

Natural stone manufacturer Johnsons Wellfield has recently launched its new contemporary look website.

Whatever your natural stone requirements, just speak to a member of the team in your local Myers Building Supplies branch for assistance or go to:

www.johnsons-wellfield.co.uk

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Keighley MP, Kris Hopkins visited Myers Building Supplies Silsden on Friday 16 January 2015 to hear about the challenges facing the construction industry.

Mr Hopkins met James Berry, the managing director of Myers Group to better understand the challenges facing the construction industry and tour the Silsden branch.

James Berry said: “The construction industry is recovering across the country. But it is a much softer recovery in the North than the South East and it is important that this message is heard in Westminster. There is also a major disparity between national construction and distribution companies and regional operators. We have seen the impact of schemes such as Help to Buy, largely benefit the national companies. We are grateful for the time Kris Hopkins spent with us to hear more about our business and the wider industry.”

Myers Group Directors James and Katie Berry meet Kris Hopkins MP

Growth in the construction industry slowed for the third consecutive month in December, but the UK’s booming property market helped round off the best year for British builders since 1997. Housebuilding was the strongest performing part of the construction industry.

Hopkins said: “Myers Group is a growing business with a long tradition in Yorkshire. As a valued employer in Silsden, I am here to support their growth and further investment in the area. Builders merchants are key to supporting the many builders and allied trades who are so important to the local economy and driving growth.”

The Myers Group employs 350 people across Yorkshire and invests heavily in skills and training to support its service levels to customers. Mr Hopkins also met members of the Builders Merchants Federation.

MP VISITS SILSDEN

General building and landscaping supplies together with all the standard products you’d expect to find at Myers Building Supplies are now available to purchase at our new Leeds branch.

Call in if you’re passing, the team will be happy to assist with your requirements!

Opening Hours

Mon-Fri 7.00am - 5.00pmSat 8.00am - 1.00pm

NEW Branch LEEDS BRANCH

NOW OPEN!

Leeds214 Selby Road, Halton, Leeds LS15 0QW T: 0113 260 7020

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Bradstone’s new garden landscaping collection has a host of exciting products for the 2015 season including the ultra-contemporary Mode porcelain paving range.

To find out more call 01335 372289 or visit www.bradstone.com

Main picture: Traditional Riven Paving

GARDEN LANDSCAPINGCOLLECTION

2015

Liscia™ Paving

NEW Concrete paving

Mode™ Paving

NEW Porcelain collection

Grand Sandstone Paving

Natural stone pavingNEW

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LANDSCAPING Essentials

Fencing, Decking & Sleepers

Shed & fence brush

Decking Screws (Box of 350)

Professional Lap Panels

Elite St. Meloir Gate0.9m x 1.8m

Heavy Duty Square Trellis

Decking Screws (Box of 150)

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£16.00per panel

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£5.75

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Metpost Bolt Down

Metpost Spike

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Geofix Stone Protector 1L £4.50

Geofix Stone Protector 5L £22.00

Geofix All Weather Natural Stone 14kg £26.00

Geofix All Weather Slate Grey 14kg £26.00

Geofix Jointing Compound Grey 20kg £23.00

Geofix Jointing Compound Buff 20kg £23.00

ACO’s new range of elegant and modern grating finishes provide choice and style to ‘Complete the look’ of driveway and patio projects.

Designed to be used with ACO’s best-selling domestic drainage channels ACO HexDrain® and ACO RainDrain®, a choice of 6 gratings are now available to provide the perfect finish. Try our selector to see how your

patio or driveway might lookwith our new grating range

COMPLETE THE LOOK - SELECTOR

For more details visit : www.aco.co.uk/completethelook

Wedge Wire

Antique Iron

Polished Stainless Steel

Anthracite

Black Plastic

Galvanised Steel

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Brick & Patio Cleaner 5L £4.00

Block Guard Sealer & Stabiliser 5L £19.00

Patio Wizard Moss & Mould Killer 5L £14.00

High Performance Path/Patio Seal 5L £11.50

Double Six Diamond Blade DCX300/20

Each £30.00

All product prices and information contained in this publication are correct at time of print. Offer period is March 2nd – May 30th 2015.

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concrete solutions

ACO’s new range of elegant and modern grating finishes provide choice and style to ‘Complete the look’ of driveway and patio projects.

Designed to be used with ACO’s best-selling domestic drainage channels ACO HexDrain® and ACO RainDrain®, a choice of 6 gratings are now available to provide the perfect finish. Try our selector to see how your

patio or driveway might lookwith our new grating range

COMPLETE THE LOOK - SELECTOR

For more details visit : www.aco.co.uk/completethelook

Wedge Wire

Antique Iron

Polished Stainless Steel

Anthracite

Black Plastic

Galvanised Steel

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Readymixed Concrete is available to order from your local Myers Building Supplies branch (except Bentham, Leyburn and Leeds), just ask in your local branch for details.

• Concrete solutions available for all types of project

• Fleet of mixer trucks with a range of vehicles including 8m, 6m, Mini & Conveyor

• Mobile Concrete Pumps available with 24m & 34m booms

• Concrete collections available at Huddersfield, Brighouse, Penistone & Skipton branches

For specialist, complex or larger projects please call the team at

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Ronseal Manual Fence Sprayer £18.00

Ronseal Power Fence Sprayer £31.00

Ronseal One Coat Fence Life 5L £4.99

Decking End Grain Protector 5L £8.50

Ronseal Decking Cleaner & Reviver 5L £9.90

Ronseal Decking Protect Natural 5L £21.50

Handipak Scotch Cobbles 50-80mm 3 bags £12.00

Handipak Scotch Pebbles 20-30mm 3 bags £12.00

Pink Grip 330ml £2.10

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When you buy SIX OR MORE!

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• Pet friendly• Children safe• Natural look• Low maintenance• Easy to install• Lush green all year round

only

£17.49per m2

Roll Fix® KitRoll Fix Kit is a universal ventilating dry ridge and

hip system suitable for ventilating most concrete and clay ridge/hip tiles.

Each kit contains:• 5m Ridge/Hip Roll• Seals• Batten Straps• Screws• Washers• Clamping Plates• Cro Clips (Hip Packs only)• 12 Hip Trays

(KR5001-1 Hip Kits Only)

NB Ridge spacers have to be purchased separately for flat tiles.

The ideal solution for muddy gardens. Perfect for lawns, roof terraces & play areas.

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Stylish and DistinctiveDRIVEWAYS AND PATIOS

NEW

ASK STAFF for details of our full range of CONVENTIONAL and PERMEABLE CONCRETE BLOCK PAVING or visit www.plaspave.co.uk for further inspirational

ideas and product information.

To compliment the range topping SORRENTO tumbled setts, Plasmor

introduce GINESTRO Weathered Setts.Responding to customer demand for

a smaller weathered cobble sett forsmaller driveways patios and pathways,

GINESTRO 50mm setts are available in four stunning stone effect colours.

The smaller element sizes of GINESTRO Quad and GINESTRO Tini, whether laid individually or together, provide truly extensive and versatile laying pattern possibilities. These combined with the available colourways, provide individuality, functionality and flair for any domestic landscape project.

QUAD’n’TINILAID TOGETH ER THEY MAKE THE PERFECT COMBINATION FOR 2015

THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR

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Stylish and DistinctiveDRIVEWAYS AND PATIOS

NEW

ASK STAFF for details of our full range of CONVENTIONAL and PERMEABLE CONCRETE BLOCK PAVING or visit www.plaspave.co.uk for further inspirational

ideas and product information.

To compliment the range topping SORRENTO tumbled setts, Plasmor

introduce GINESTRO Weathered Setts.Responding to customer demand for

a smaller weathered cobble sett forsmaller driveways patios and pathways,

GINESTRO 50mm setts are available in four stunning stone effect colours.

The smaller element sizes of GINESTRO Quad and GINESTRO Tini, whether laid individually or together, provide truly extensive and versatile laying pattern possibilities. These combined with the available colourways, provide individuality, functionality and flair for any domestic landscape project.

QUAD’n’TINILAI D TOGETH ER THEY MAKE THE PERFECT COMBINATION FOR 2015

THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR

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All prices are exclusive of VAT at the prevailing rate. These prices supersede all previously published prices and can be changed or removed at any time. Prices are correct at time of publication. All goods will be charged at prices ruling at the date of purchase E&OE. Offers shown cannot be used in conjunction with other offers. Offers end 31st May 2015. Pictures are for illustration purposes only and may not necessarily show items on offer.

Oak Pesaro Oak Ravenna Oak Worcester Oak Shaker

Oak Pesaro with Clear Glass

Oak Ravenna with Clear Glass

Oak Worcester with Clear Glass

Oak Shaker with Clear Glass

GreatSavings on Internal Oak Doors

£115 .95ex VAT £115 .95

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ex VAT £105 .95ex VAT

£106 .95 ex VAT with Obscure Glass£118 .95 ex VAT

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SCotswold Waterproof Trousers

Each £4.95

Cotswold Waterproof Jacket

Each £7.95

New gloves range available at all branches

Latex Gripper Gloves Pair 99p

PU Gripper Gloves Pair 99p

WORKWEAR

BUY BOTH FOR £11.90

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TEAM Builders

MEET THE TEAM

Introducing...

Mandy Cockerton

Assistant Manager

Keri BriggsCleaner

Jane McCarthy

HGV Driver

Gary Edwards

Yard Operative

Duncan Capstick

Yard Operative

Darren StubbsBranch

Manager

BenthamThe picturesque village of rural Bentham in North Yorkshire is famous for its wonderful scenery, stunning views and of course the happy team at the local builders merchants!

We recently caught up with the team to ask them a few questions to FInd out a bit about them...

BenthamLow Bentham Road, Bentham, Lancaster LA2 7BP T: 01524 261389

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Q&AWhat was your favourite subject at school?Darren - MathsMandy - Didn’t really like school that much, lunch & home time were the best bitsDuncan - Girls, girls and more girlsGary - ArtJane - Mathematics Keri - Sport

If you could live anywhere, where would it be?Darren - Australia Mandy - With George ClooneyDuncan - In the futureGary - On the moonJane - South of France, near The PyreneesKeri - Canada

Where is your favourite holiday destination?Darren - TurkeyMandy - I’ve never been to London and would love to goDuncan - PortugalGary - Travel Route 66Jane - Anywhere I’ve never been before, would love to go to India one day Keri - Caribbean

What would you change about yourself if you could?Darren - My stubbornness Mandy - Happy as I am, perfectDuncan - My teethGary - NothingJane - More willpower so I could resist cream cakes and go for a morning runKeri - Be more confident

Who is your hero?Darren - I don’t have oneMandy - Andy Skeldon, he’s always very helpfulDuncan - Dobri Dobrev from BulgariaGary - MeJane - Ghandi & Tony Benn, both born into privilege and wealth but champions for the poor and oppressed Keri - My dad

Which celebrity do you get mistaken for?Darren - No-one, maybe Uncle Fester from the Addams FamilyMandy - None that I can think ofDuncan - Robert Carlyle Gary - No-oneJane - Whoopi GoldbergKeri - Rhianna

If you were a superhero, what powers would you have?Darren - The power to become invisibleMandy - Hypnotise people into my way of thinkingDuncan - InvisibilityGary - TelekinesisJane - The power to always look and smell fabulous so I’d never have to shower, wash my hair or brush my teeth again Keri - Be able to fly

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?Darren - Meat feast pizzaMandy - Chocolate sponge and custardDuncan - Chinese stir fryGary - McDonaldsJane - Spaghetti bolognaise followed by lemon tartKeri - Chocolate cake

If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be?Darren - Test car driver for FerrariMandy - Movie Star! One film in particular, just released!Duncan - Beach bum in HawaiiGary - FlyJane - I’d be the man I would have been if I’d been born male, to see how different I would be, hopefully I’d have a big beard and I’d make the most of the outdoor plumbingKeri - Play basketball professionally

If you could go back in time, what year would you visit and why?Darren - Probably back to the stone ages to see what life was likeMandy - The 70s era of Glam Rock and the Bay City RollersDuncan - 1960 to meet Haile SelassieGary - 225 million years ago to meet the dinosaursJane - D-Day to join in the big street partiesKeri - 2008 to see my best friend again

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Johnsons Wellfield donated 3 large blocks of Yorkstone for the creation of three 2 metre figures representing Agriculture, Mining and the Monastic heritage of Pateley Bridge.

The sculpture forms part of the Way of the Roses public art trail, a coast to coast cycle route of 170 miles from Morecambe to Bridlington created by Sustrans. The route is popular with cyclists and tourists.

Pateley Bridge, being almost half way along the route, was selected as one of the major sites for a new piece of public art.

The finished sculpture is an amazing sight. If you’d like to see more images of this unique creation or are interested in how the sculptures emerged from initial concept drawings through to completion just visit www.josephhayton.co.uk

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Pillars Past

SupportingThe local community

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Local team of under-11s proudly sporting their new training kits sponsored by Myers Building Supplies.

Readymix Huddersfield recently donated concrete to assist with the construction of the foundation for an island, which is to be part of a larger scale project to create a Wildlife sanctuary in Huddersfield for Spring 2015.

The project, which is being co-ordinated by local Huddersfield company Learn2Fish, involves a number of local institutions, with much of the work being carried out by volunteers including construction students from Kirklees College.

Steve Kelly, of Learn2Fish explained,

“It just would not be possible to create this legacy for West Yorkshire, without the help of local companies. We appreciate the vital role played by Readymix Huddersfield. Generations to come will benefit from this unique project.”

Myers Building Supplies is supporting Kirkwood Hospice’s 2015 Midnight Memory Walk which is set to be a great occasion. Fun, laughter and wonderful memories are guaranteed.

The entry fee is just £12 per person (£6 for walkers aged 16 and under) and covers the cost of your place in the walk, your t-shirt, medal and breakfast butty. There is no minimum sponsorship requirement; the aim is to raise as much money as possible for Kirkwood Hospice.

Bacon butties, hot drinks and a medal for all, are available at the finish line. Don’t miss out. Dig out your walking boots and lace up for the Midnight Memory Walk 2015!

You can find more information about Kirkwood Hospice and register for the 2015 Midnight Memory Walk at www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk

Training kits are a winner!

Laying Foundations for wildlife sanctuary

Midnight Memory Walk - 20th June

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Co�ee Morning Saturday 22 nd March

Art Exhibition at Northorpe Hall 29 th & 30 th March

Murder Mystery, Berties, Elland Saturday 5 th April

Ladies Night at Healds Hall Hotel Thursday 10 th April

Co�ee Morning Saturday 26 th April

Skydive Saturday 10 th May

Co�ee Morning Saturday 17 th May

Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Saturday 7 th June

Co�ee Morning Saturday 14 th June

Hospice Golf Day Saturday 21 st June

Midnight Memory Walk Saturday 21 st June

Sun�ower Memories Appeal Saturday 28 th June

Summer Serenade, Kirkwood Hospice Saturday 5 th July

Holme Moss Hospitality for the Tour De France Sunday 6th July

Hospice Cycle Sportive Sunday 13 th July

Co�ee Morning Saturday 19 th July

Co�ee Morning Saturday 16 th August

Trail Run Sunday 7 th September

Co�ee Morning Saturday 20 th September

Skydive Sunday 21 st September

Co�ee Morning Saturday 18 th October

Make a Di�erence Day Friday 24th October

Ladies Night/Xmas Shopping Night at Berties Thursday 6th November

Winter Ball Saturday 8 th November

Co�ee Morning Saturday 15 th November

Murder Mystery, Berties , Elland Saturday 15th November

Christmas Fair, John Smith’s Stadium Sunday 23 rd November

Santa’s Grotto’s (Armitages) From 15th November - 24th December

Light Up A Life, Kirkwood Hospice Saturday/Sunday 6th & 7th December

Christmas Jumper Day Friday 12 th December

Light Up A Life, Longcauseway URC Dewsbury Saturday 13th December

Co�ee Morning Saturday 13 th December

Registered Charity Number 512987

For more details about these events please contact Kirkwood Hospice

Email: fundraising@kirkwoodhospice.co.ukTelephone: 01484 55791

EVENTS 2014

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Delivery Fleet Upgrade We’ve recently taken delivery of a number of new crane delivery vehicles to improve our delivery service. Team Denby Dale were very impressed when their new vehicle arrived at the branch. Look out for our new vehicles on a street by you!

Whats going on...around the network

Student Summer Recruitment Programme Branch Managers Lisa Brown (Brighouse) & Lee McGurk (Penistone) recently took part in a recruitment event at Huddersfield University as part of the company’s student summer recruitment programme.

We aim to recruit students who want to learn more about the construction industry whilst gaining valuable work experience. The new summer recruits will assist our branch teams, improving customer service throughout the busy summer period.

Speculative CVs and applications are always welcome at

careers@myersgroup.co.uk

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Competition Time!

an iPad Mini Space Grey 16gb

WIN...

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GUTTERINGPAVINGPLASTERSCREWSSLEEPERSTIMBERWORKWEAR

There are 14 words listed below but one of them doesn’t fit in the grid. All you have to do is find which word is missing!

1. The promoter is Myers Group 1959 Ltd whose registered office is at 5 Barr Street, Leeds Road, Huddersfield HD1 6PB. 2. Employees of Myers Group or their family members or anyone else connected in any way with the competition shall not be permitted to enter. 3. There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason. 5. The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice. 6. No cash alternative to the prize will be offered. The prize is not transferable. Prize is subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute the prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice. 7. Winner will be drawn at random on Monday 18th May 2015 at Myers Group Head Office and notified by email or telephone. 8. The promoter will notify the winner when and where the prize can be collected. 9. The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters relating to the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into. 10. The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any Myers Group publicity material. 11. The winner’s name will be posted on the promoter’s website www.myersgroup.co.uk 12. Entry into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.

Closing Date is Friday 15th May 2015.Please fill in the entry form below and leave your entry at your local branch or email your answer to info@myersgroup.co.uk including your name and a contact telephone number. All correct entries will be placed in the draw, the first correct entry drawn at random will win an iPad Mini Space Grey 16gb.

Pictured is Sam Shelton issue 1 winner receiving his

Makita Site Radio from Branch Manager Lisa Brown

The winner of the iPad Air from issue 2 is Carl Scholes of Aspect Building, Morley, Leeds

!ENTRY FormName...................................................................................Account Number ....................................................................................

Address ................................................................................................ Email ....................................................................................

Daytime telephone number .................................................................................................................................................................

Competition answer ................................................................................

HuddersfieldRed Doles Lane, Leeds Road,

Huddersfield HD2 1YD T: 01484 435330

Denby DaleStation Yard, Wood Lane, Denby Dale,

Huddersfield HD8 8QE T: 01484 863973

ThorntonThornton Road, Thornton

Bradford BD13 3NW T: 01274 832101

BatleyAtlas Works, Warwick Road,

Batley WF17 6BB T: 01924 467271

SkiptonSnaygill Ind Estate, Keighley Road,

Skipton BD23 2QR T: 01756 795321

BrighouseWakefield Road, Brighouse

Huddersfield HD6 1QE T: 01484 712531

SilsdenOld Corn Mill, Keighley Road,

Silsden BD20 0DY T: 01535 652375

BenthamLow Bentham Road, Bentham,

Lancaster LA2 7BP T: 01524 261389

LeyburnHarmby Road, Leyburn,

North Yorkshire DL8 5ET T: 01969 622850

PenistoneSheffield Road, Springvale,

Penistone S36 6HJ T: 01226 760922

Sowerby BridgeStation Road, Sowerby Bridge,

Halifax HX6 3AD T: 01422 831321

Crosland Hill585 Blackmoorfoot Road, Crosland Hill,

Huddersfield HD4 7AA T: 01484 485040

Leeds214 Selby Road, Halton,

Leeds LS15 0QW T: 0113 260 7020

Myers TimberCanal Street, Leeds Road,

Huddersfield HD1 6NY T: 01484 514448

Myers Group, Myers House, Barr Street, Leeds Road, Huddersfield HD1 6PB T: 01484 535311Supplying building materials for Yorkshire’s famous landmarks and homes since 1929

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